With record dry fuels and vegetation. Then, adding the gusty offshore winds, this is a high concern. A red flag warning for most of the bay area highlighted in red. Looking at our Higher Elevations, gusts up to 70 Miles Per Hour. Even our lower elevations, valleys and coasts with gusts up to 40 Miles Per Hour. We have a wind advisory for most of the region due to these windy conditions. Until 11 00, the wind advisory is in effect. As we head through the afternoon, we will see plenty of sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures. We could see some record breaking highs. Mid60s along the coast. Low to mid 70s inland this afternoon. I will show you futurecast as we take you through the day and when this high fire danger will decrease across the bay area. I will have details on that coming up in a few minutes. It is a busy one. We have a wind advisory for the bay bridge this morning. Be extra careful, especially if you are traveling in a high profile vehicle. On top of that, meter lights
Coronavirus cases surging by the day. Where the bay area stands. Lynn is on assignment. The entire bay area is in the states most restrictive purple tier except marin county. Emily turner reports on the likelihood of marin slipping from the red. Marin county is the last remaining holdout where you can actually work out inside. It is the purple tier living in the future and businesses are having to get ready to pivot yet again. Is a tiny island of red in a sea of purple. At least for now. Marin county helps as it is a matter of time until it joins the crowd in the most restrictive reopening tier. Dr. Mark will assess the move to come as soon as monday. The factors are driving case rates around the u. S. And imuran in terms of the weather and social gatherings, etc. It is not if, he says, but when the move happens. The retail and shopping can operate a 25 capacity. And Everything Else is relegated to the outside only. Including gyms like fitness sf. That means we have to keep pivot again
Monday. Before the meeting the former Vice President released the names of his picks for several key posts. Mr. Biden has chosen tony blink and for secretary of state. Jake sullivan as National Security advisor. And linda thomas greenfield to become the next u. S. Ambassador to the united nations. He is the first Latino American and immigrant nominated as secretary of the department of homeland security. While she has become the first woman nominated for director of national intelligence. After a standoff of more than two weeks the General Services administration has given the go ahead to begin the formal transition process. On twitter President Trump says his case strongly continues, but he is now telling the gsa administrator to do what needs to be done. Michigans board of canvassers voted monday to certify former Vice President joe biden won the state. It also passed a motion calling on the state legislature to update the election. There preparing for the holidays. Monday, first lad
One passenger told us it was a bit nerveracking considering the current covid surge and how close everybody is sitting next to those on the plane. I was nervous sitting next to each other as people are walking past you shoulder to shoulder. Im so sweaty, i cant wait. Waiting as far just to get here. Reporter so remember Health Officials are recommending against traveling at all for thanksgiving, but they are saying if you did travel, theyre hoping youll be able to quarantine. But they are asking you to stay inside as much as possible for the next two weeks. Brian, theyre just desperately worried here that people are coming back from these travels. They are going to infect more people in a time when we already have a major surge going on. I dont know what your senses are, but all the implications to just stay at home during thanksgiving. Why are they going to obey the suggestion that they quarantine for two weeks . Reporter yeah, well, i mean look, information is very important right no
Heres a look at the latest numbers. As of this morning our state has recorded 1,264,539 confirmed cases of the virus and almost 20,000 people have died. After approval meantime operation warp speed hoping to have that Pfizer Vaccine out the door by december 15th with doses allocated to states by population. For example, some 300,000 to california, 170,000 to new york, 19,000 to minnesota and 12,000 to maine. Yesterday the United States had the single deadliest day since the pandemic began. More than 3,100 americans died from the coronavirus and that shatters the previous single day record set back in april. Hospitalizations also at a record high nationwide above 100,000. They are bracing for a surge upon a surge from holiday gatherings. December and january and february are going to be rough times. I actually believe theyre going to be the most difficult time in the Public Health history of this nation. Meantime dr. Anthony fauci telling cbs news that he will be meeting with members of